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The system that plays an important role in maintenance of blood pressure through endocrine regulation is:
 
  a. Thyroid
  b. Hepatic
  c. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS)
  d. Pancreatic

Question 2

The entire spinal cord consists of 42 segments.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

c
Rationale: a. The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.
b. The hepatic system is involved in metabolism.
c. Correct.
d. The pancreas plays an important role in glucose metabolism.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE





 

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